maltreatment English

Meaning maltreatment meaning

What does maltreatment mean?

maltreatment

— noun (= abuse) cruel or inhumane treatment the child showed signs of physical abuse

Synonyms maltreatment synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as maltreatment?

maltreatment English » English

abuse

ill-treatment

mistreatment

oppression

ill-usage

heartlessness

cruelty

wrongdoing

violence

violation

torture

torment

sin

savageness

roughness

persecution

pangs

outrage

molestation

mercilessness

injustice

injury

infliction

ill-use

ill treatment

disfavor

discrimination

cruelness

brutality

blame

assault and battery

accusation

Topics maltreatment topics

What do people use maltreatment to talk about?

Physical actions Break, wear out

Damage

• What words refer to the act of damaging something?
  corrosion detriment erosion maltreatment mischief vandalism